Acquista Trattoria

178-01 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11366
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Acquista Trattoria, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Acquista Trattoria is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Oct 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
41
Mar 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Acquista Trattoria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Acquista Trattoria on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Acquista Trattoria?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Acquista Trattoria.

How does Acquista Trattoria compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Acquista Trattoria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Acquista Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Acquista Trattoria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Acquista Trattoria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Acquista Trattoria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Acquista Trattoria is inspected around two times per year on average.